A population of squirrels lived together in a forest. An event occurred that caused the population to diverge into two different species over a long period of time. Which of the following is most likely the event that occurred?

A) There was an increase in the predators in the forest.

B) A natural disaster occurred that separated squirrels.

C) The winters were unusually cold in the forest.

D) A disease affected the squirrel population in the forest.

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Ayala

3 January, 15:23

A population of squirrels lived together in a forest. An event occurred that caused the population to diverge into two different species over a long period of time. Which of the following is most likely the event that occurred?

A) There was an increase in the predators in the forest.

B) A natural disaster occurred that separated squirrels.

C) The winters were unusually cold in the forest.

D) A disease affected the squirrel population in the forest.

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Alexis Hill · Answer 1

The correct answer is B) A natural disaster occurred that separated squirrels.

The other factors would affect all of the squirrels and would change everyone, not just a group of squirrels.